Prince William and Kate Middleton at the 2021 Earthshot Prize Awards.Photo: Joe Maher/Getty
Kate MiddletonisPrince William’s number one fan!
When he stepped off the stage where he made a heartfelt address at theinaugural Earthshot Prize Awardsceremony on Sunday night, the Duchess of Cambridge was waiting for him with a huge welcome.
Jackson’s intimate images from the night show William taking a last-minute look at his speech, Kate heading out into the lights of the stage at Alexandra Palace and the royal couple holding hands in a rare public display of affection.
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He adds, “Seeing firsthand, you had this realization of the huge amount of work this was for [William]. It was a really special evening.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton with Emma Watson.Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Royal Foundation
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William tells PEOPLE in the current issue: “The urgency of the situation can’t be overstated, but through the Earthshot Prize I want to show people across the world whythere is reason to be hopeful.”
This week’s issue.
For more on the Earthshot Prize and William’s mission, as well exclusive backstage photos from the ceremony, pick up a copy of this week’s PEOPLE, on newsstands on Friday
Next year’s ceremony, when Earthshot will choose five more innovative projects to support with $1.3 million will be held in the U.S. William announced on Sunday.
The Earthshot Prize Ceremony, withEmma Thompson,Emma Watson,David Oyelowoand Mo Salah among the presenters andEd Sheeran,Shawn Mendesand KSI andColdplayperforming, can be viewed on discovery+. William’s five films in theEarthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planetseries are also on discovery+
source: people.com
